That is an awesome looking brush! And I appreciate the support with my Tigers! Sorry Craig!
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Dave in KY
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Not exactly a Mail Call but trying to fill in while Josh is gone. Elijah Craig Small Batch and Willett
Both of those are excellent!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Never had the Willett
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Usually get 4 roses single barrel but wanted to revisit the Eligah Craig. Good to have ya back Chad
Gotta have those belts! A lot of projects in the works!
Wanted to post these yesterday, but by the time I got home from work...the wife was pushing me out the door! Anyway...just got my TSC Member brush from Mr. Sorrentino.
A couple of things...first of all...my photos do not do justice to this brush at all. It is absolutely beautiful! But I want to add that the craftsmanship is extraordinary! I have a Sorrentino brush from short after he started making them...I thought that one was awesome. But it seems that Eric has improved upon his talents, because this brush is really a work of art. Okay...I know I am sounding like a Fan Boy here...well I guess I am. Anyway...I know a lot of you have a brush or two from Eric...but if you don't...you should really consider one. This is a PREMIUM brush in my opinion. Anyway...enough gushing...
A couple of things...first of all...my photos do not do justice to this brush at all. It is absolutely beautiful! But I want to add that the craftsmanship is extraordinary! I have a Sorrentino brush from short after he started making them...I thought that one was awesome. But it seems that Eric has improved upon his talents, because this brush is really a work of art. Okay...I know I am sounding like a Fan Boy here...well I guess I am. Anyway...I know a lot of you have a brush or two from Eric...but if you don't...you should really consider one. This is a PREMIUM brush in my opinion. Anyway...enough gushing...
I have 3 Sorrentino brushes at home and 2 more on the way!! His work is really the reason i have not much desire for a RV or some other big name premium brush. I would gladly pay more for Eric's brushes than he charges because the quality and attention to detail are Elite by anyone's standards in this industry.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Wife texted me about a yard sale with Avon bottles, new unopened. Only got 2, not scents I was looking for but worth a try for $5 each. Spicy and Island Lime
Thanks for keeping this thing going everyone! Some mighty fine mail calls indeed in there from everyone! I'm back...and yessshhh...there is MAIL...and a complete wrap up of two, yes TWO (2) trips to Pasteur's!
Working on getting the images uploaded now...standby!
Working on getting the images uploaded now...standby!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Ok...first things first. An order from Maggard Razors and our very own Spider!
Gillette Nacet Blades (1 tuck)
Declaration Grooming Contemplation soap sample
Storybook Soapworks Hallwards Dream soap sample
Declaration Grooming Shore soap and AS
Haslinger Salbei (sage) puck (this wasn't ordered but an add in by a vendor which I'll touch on later)
St. Charles Shave Fairway from KJ (this stuff smells awesome!)
Next is the result of two trips to Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC on 34th.
Talbot Shaving Governor's Island soap (Pasteur's exclusive, 1st trip)
Wickham Soap Company Union Square soap (1st trip) and Aftershave balm(2nd trip)
Tallow + Steel West Coast IPA soap and Aftershave (seasonal, 2nd Trip)
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel (3 oz., 1st Trip)
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel (3 oz.m 1st Trip)
Tucks of Perma-Sharp blades, Nacent blades, and Personna Red's
More pictures in the next post...
Gillette Nacet Blades (1 tuck)
Declaration Grooming Contemplation soap sample
Storybook Soapworks Hallwards Dream soap sample
Declaration Grooming Shore soap and AS
Haslinger Salbei (sage) puck (this wasn't ordered but an add in by a vendor which I'll touch on later)
St. Charles Shave Fairway from KJ (this stuff smells awesome!)
Next is the result of two trips to Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC on 34th.
Talbot Shaving Governor's Island soap (Pasteur's exclusive, 1st trip)
Wickham Soap Company Union Square soap (1st trip) and Aftershave balm(2nd trip)
Tallow + Steel West Coast IPA soap and Aftershave (seasonal, 2nd Trip)
Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel (3 oz., 1st Trip)
Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel (3 oz.m 1st Trip)
Tucks of Perma-Sharp blades, Nacent blades, and Personna Red's
More pictures in the next post...
Ok...two premium brushes arrived while I was gone. In both cases, the pictures really don't do them justice.
Shavemac 26mm Silvertip 2-band in Fan, and a custom made handle with blue marble, faux ivory, and faux wood.
Next is a new Wild West Brush Company...with a 26mm Declaration Grooming B5 (batch 5) knot.
There are the brushes Pre-Bloom...This is how they compare density wise (declaration left, shavemac right):
Below is what they look like once bloomed (Declaration then Shavemac):
Shavemac 26mm Silvertip 2-band in Fan, and a custom made handle with blue marble, faux ivory, and faux wood.
Next is a new Wild West Brush Company...with a 26mm Declaration Grooming B5 (batch 5) knot.
There are the brushes Pre-Bloom...This is how they compare density wise (declaration left, shavemac right): Below is what they look like once bloomed (Declaration then Shavemac):
